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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1928

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Buyers Market for Peaches and Apples Across Regions

Local housewives report a buyers market for peaches with prices at record lows due to a heavy crop. Carloads from Georgia and the Carolinas shipped to northern cities lost money on transport. Early apples are plentiful with prices per basket reaching 1.00 to 2.25 dollars. Government forecasts show a 33,277,000 barrel national apple yield, down from 39 million in 1926.

Duyers Georgian Carolinas Washington Saic Frederick Yorks Starks

Hoover Turns Department Over To His Successor

Washington date shows President Hoover formally hands the Department of Commerce to William Waking of Holyoke Massachusetts. Hoover introduced the successor to top department chiefs and a brief photo session followed. Hoover then hosted Donovan and Burke as breakfast guests and planned further conferences as he awaits headquarters setup near his home.

Washington Department of Commerce T William Holyoke Mass Hoover William J. Donovan United States James Francis Burke Republican Nations Committee

Curtis Leaves On Campaign Trip To New York And Pennsylvania

Senator Curtis, Republican vice-presidential hopeful, embarks on a second speaking tour visiting New York and Pennsylvania. He is slated to address a state party event in Sumacuk, New York, under auspices of the American Farm Bureau.

Curtis New York, Pennsylvania Washington, Ave Pomipes New York Pennesylvania Sumacuw N.Y Senaint American Ferm Bureau Curtis Widgo

Drunken Driver Fined Amid Courtroom Follies

Sentenced motorists James Keys and Daniel Werner Fisher in a People’s Court session. Keys paid a $150 fine for drunken driving as Justice Bowers found him guilty, while Fisher faced charges with costs totaling $3.73 and a 40 day commitment order noted for disruption at a public event.

James Keys Jone X. Ruby Justice Shermer People's Court John Mone le Pomemlon Justice Bowers

Second arrest likely in Times Square subway crash

A second arrest appeared probable in the Times Square subway catastrophe that killed fifteen. DA Joab Banton summoned witnesses as transit engineer William C. Lancaster said two cases of man fault and blamed a maintenance man and helper for not spiking a switch. The sixteenth victim, Elizabeth Siebold, 19, of Rockaway Beach, died at Bellevue Hospital from a wood splinter wound.

New York Times Square Joab Banton William C. Lancaster Transit Commission Col. Lancaster Baldwin Causiane Elizabeth Siebold Rockaway Beach Bellevue Hospital

Smith to Return to New York for Campaign Conferences

Governor Smith concludes a leisure weekend at a New Jersey resort with family, meets state leaders and friends, and plans to travel to New York for further campaign talks to decide how many speeches he will deliver. He spent the day at church poolside and golf with William F. Kenny James J. Riordan and Mayor Bagge.

D. Harold Olivee Associated Freas Stat Spring Lake N. J Gov ‘Amer Smith New York Futher

Open One More Week for City Playgrounds

Public response funds city playgrounds to remain open for an additional week. New donations include $10 from Harry L. Abert, $3 from Quaker City Cleaners and Dyers, and $25 from Zechs j Tims, bringing the total to eleven weeks of operation.

Harry L. Abert Quaker City Zechsj Tims Prederick Maryland Brederick Salisbury

Mother of Geo. M. Cohan Dies in New York at 74

Mrs Helen Costigan Cohan, actress and mother of George M. Cohan, died at her Morine New York home at age 74. Survived by son Jeremiah J. Cohan and daughter, with another son George Cohan, who were with her. The obituary notes her long stage career and family ties to the famed entertainer.

Geo. M. Cohan New York York Helen ‘Costigan Cohan George Cohan Mmorime N. Y Cohan Miah J. Cohan Joge Coban George 3

Women in politics and government jobs face limited roles

The article analyzes women in the U S government noting few in top posts and many departments dominated by men. It lists women in several bureaus, clerical roles, and legal positions, comparing progress with the number of men in administration and comparing cabinet prospects. It also mentions infantile paralysis cases in Carroll County and a Hopkins Hospital serum treatment report.

Smith Hoover State Department Smong Treasury Department Treasury Internal Revenue, Customs Budget Public Health Brownie Kerr Budget Bureau Mary M. O'Reilly Bureau of the Mint War and Navy Departments Department of Justice Willebrandt Soe Interior ‘Department Mabel P. le Roy General Land Office Katherine Cook Bureau of Education Fhe Board of Ittian Commissioners Department of Agriculture Bureau of Home Economics Department of Commerce Department of Labor Activalky Civil Service Commission Intersate Commerce Commission Bureau of Efficience Board of Mediation House Senate Indibands Pymny Sesson Carroll County van Carroll County Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore W. ©. Stone Sa Cital County Siner

Boy Scout Paul Siple to Join Byrd Antarctic Expedition

Paul A. Siple, a Park Presbyterian church troop Scout No. 24, wins selection to accompany Commander Byrd to the South Pole. His father Clyde L. Siple and mother express pride and confidence as Paul trains for two years in the desolate Antarctic mission.

SEA Service Paul A. Siple Richart Byrd South Pole Antarctic Clyde L Siple Paul Byrd Mie Clyde Stole Ins iGeneral Electric Company Byrd Boy Scouts Ami Biowell Pat Commander Byrd Pether Scotts Ches i New York Stk Bs Sc America The Park Presbyterian Church Harry E Brit's Central High School Paul A. Biple Erie United States Clyde L. Stple

Heights Song Service at Braddock Heights Draws Record Crowd

The Braddock Heights song service Sunday night drew a record congregation. Dr. G Ellis Williams preached at Calvary M E church. Calvary choir, under James H Harris, sang two numbers. Next Sunday closes the season with a final program.

Braddock Heights G. Ellis Williams Calvary M. E Calvary Church James H. Harris Gotan Clever Christ Reformed Church Hagerstown Jesson Douglas Houff All Saints Church, Prederick John C. Bowers Catersville Charles C. T. Grull

Amelia Earhart joins Commypolitan as associate editor

Amelia Earhart the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic has been named associate editor of Commypolitan magazine. She will run a monthly aviation developments department covering sport and career aspects of flight.

New York Amelia Earhart Atlantic Commypolitan Pak

New Market Woman's Club Plans Lawn Fete in September

The New Market Woman's Club met at Mrs Ine Smiths Monrovia after a vacation. Seventeen members answered roll call and planned a lawn fete at Mrs Harry Betsons Monrovia on September 7. The meeting adjourned to September 14 at Mrs Harry Daviss home.

New Market Creb Ecor New Market Woman's Club Ine Smith Monrovia Harry Betson EP. Roop Hoop Helen Coughtin Murray Bizler Harry Davis Mix Mayard Blaier Sorg Totes

West to See Coolidge About Boulder Dam Plan

Officials prepare to brief President Coolidge on the Boulder Dam project as discussions with experts and state leaders continue. The session aims to align federal and local goals for the controversial hydroelectric and water development scheme.

Coolidge Boulder Dam

Named president state auxiliary at Maryland convention

Mrs. Claggett Ramsburg of Cumberland was named president of the Maryland American Legion Auxiliary at the state convention in Cumberland City Hall. She won on the second ballot 40 to 18 over rivals Mrs John Kirby and Mira George Taylor. Ramsburg has been treasurer since 1925 and led membership efforts the past year.

Department of Maryland Department Argentm- Uon Maryland Bes San Antonio Stata Oeal State Legion Harold C. Smith Rockville Baltimore Bushrod Watts Rudolph Nickel Frostbury John A. Johnson Eastern Shore Folin R. Norris Bett H. Wagner Hagerstown Paul Johnson Mise Margaret Collison Balti The Veteran A’ Buresa Perry Point Hospital State Relief Fund Department For Veterans Marine Hospital Buikding Veterans’ Bareur Fort McHenry Pornt Smith Aiiormey Lith Infantry States Army

Stowaways Found In Semi Conscious State Aboard Havana Bound Ship

Half a dozen men slipped aboard the Munson line freighter Munisia at Havana. Four were found semi conscious as crew freed them from hatch gas. Two bodies smothered in the hold were later recovered. The captain reported prior similar incidents in the past three days.

Baltimore Munson Line Freigher Munisia Brasil Knoudern Mitre Sesemiemra cMicera Havana

Robert Crain Dead Pioneer Lawyer and Politician

Robert Crain, noted Southern Maryland lawyer and politician, died at Garfield Hospital aged 62 after a long illness. He lived at his country home near Mott Williams and was temporarily prepared for burial before burial in Southern Maryland where he helped develop the region. Survived by widow Margaret Bennett Crain, two sons Robert Crain Jr and Willem George Bennett Crain, and two daughters Eleanor Morgan Crain and Margaret Bennett Crain.

Washington Robert Grain Crain Maryhnd Hawes Garfield Hospital Dewes Lis Mott Wiobarim Wyoming Avenue Craters Marr Crain i Margaret Bennett Crain Robert Crain Sand Willem George Bennett Crain Athe Eleanor Morgan Crain Mia Margaret Bennet Crain

Fair is Success draws record crowd at community event

The fair featured a large turnout with many attendees at the race track. Judges faced tough trials deciding among numerous animals and prizes as contenders competed in a lively community event.

Stremiell

Owe of France War Hero Dies in Paris

The war hero died after a long illness at his apartment. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. A new enterprise for the market is planned, with a factory producing three different goods and a daily output of about 25 wagons.

France Paris Marrbet Deugtter Domme Mishe Ter Marrieet- 94 Toy Waters J. T. Ber Frederik Iron Ae | Company Pluie Krewaeert 4

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